Heat 107, Rockets 104

THE NBA

April 9, 1989

SYLVESTER GRAY made an inside jumper with 26 seconds left in overtime Saturday night to lead host Miami to a victory over Houston, overshadowing a season-high 43-point performance by the Rockets' Akeem Olajuwon. After Gray gave Miami a 105-104 lead, Olajuwon missed a short jumper, and Billy Thompson ended a fast break with a dunk to give Miami its final margin. Kevin Edwards sent the game into overtime when he made one of two free throws with 8 seconds left. Houston missed a chance to win when Olajuwon, who scored Houston's last 11 points in regulation, missed a 15-foot jumper with 2 seconds left. Grant Long was the leading scorer for Miami with a career-tying 30 points.